Does Europe need to adjust to a weaker France?
It’s safe to say President Macron has shown he is one of Europe’s most important leaders, but domestic challenges seem to be undercutting him on the global stage.
First hours of a fragile ceasefire
Monday’s exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners – which was not a given until it took place – means that the efforts to bring peace to Gaza can continue, even as three decisive questions remain open.
Fish farming in the net of bureaucracy
Greek bureaucracy continues to tangle one of the main export sectors, that of aquaculture.
‘After October 7, 2023, words became highly charged’
The Greek edition of renowned British historian Mark Mazower’s new book, “On Antisemitism: A Word in History,” will be released this week by Alexandria Publications.
Two dead, 19 rescued from migrant boat off Rhodes
Two people died and 19 were rescued from a dinghy during a Greek Coast Guard operation off the northern coast of Rhodes, in the eastern Aegean, on Tuesday.
PM defends Unknown Soldier decision
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday defended his decision to transfer certain responsibilities for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Ministry of Citizen Protection to the Ministry of National Defense, describing the monument as “symbolically bound to the nation’s history.”
Gang exploiting Nepali laborers dismantled
Greek police are searching for a 29-year-old Nepali woman accused of recruiting migrant laborers through TikTok and forcing them to work under brutal conditions in Greece’s farmlands.
Greek strike against labor reforms disrupts transport, services
Greek ships remained in port and train services were halted as workers walked off the job on Tuesday to protest against planned labor reforms that include the extension of working hours in the private sector.
Notorious mobster caught in Mexico after global manhunt
Mexican authorities have arrested Mikael Ahlstrom Tenezos, a 27-year-old Swedish national with Greek roots known as “Greken,” who was wanted by Interpol for his alleged role in Sweden’s deadly gang wars.
Finance minister defends 2026 draft budget as best possible within limits
Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has defended the 2026 draft state budget, telling Parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee that it represents “the maximum that can be done” given the country’s budgetary capacities.